Back to Office... 'Safe Office Snacks' Gain Popularity

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-seon] With the official start of the phased return to normal life (With Corona), as remote work for office workers is reduced and the atmosphere of returning to the office spreads, small-packaged snacks that can be safely and conveniently enjoyed in the office are gaining attention.

The food and beverage industry is launching so-called ‘Safe Office Snacks’ tailored to the With Corona era. This term combines ‘safe,’ meaning secure, and ‘office,’ referring to the workplace, indicating small-portion products that can be conveniently and safely enjoyed in the office.

According to the industry on the 13th, fruit brand Dol Korea is introducing ‘Fruit Cup,’ which contains just the right amount of fruit pulp in 100% fruit juice for one serving. The ‘Fruit Cup’ comes in a small cup that fits in one hand and includes a fork, allowing easy consumption anytime and anywhere without the hassle of peeling fruit or disposing of peels and seeds.

Dongseo Foods has launched ‘Dongseo Single-Serve Barley Tea,’ a tea bag product that allows drinking one cup at a time. This new product captures the rich and savory taste unique to Dongseo Barley Tea in a single-serving tea bag, making it easy to enjoy anytime and anywhere. Using Dongseo Foods’ expertise, the roasting intensity and grinding level of barley have been optimized to brew well even in cold water.

Small-portion bakery products are also gaining attention. Paris Baguette has released a new product lineup for its dessert brand ‘Cake Story’ to welcome the chilly autumn weather. ‘Cake Story’ products are offered in single-serving packages that are convenient for eating and carrying.

Lotte Confectionery collaborated with Mont Chell and Noted Chef to launch the ‘Petit Mont Chell Marron Mont Blanc Cake.’ This dessert, inspired by Noted’s signature Mont Blanc cake known for its soft texture and creaminess, uses chestnuts, a seasonal autumn ingredient, and is offered in bite-sized ‘Petit Mont Chell’ portions.

Seoul Milk Cooperative has released two types of ‘Seoul Burrito Gwan,’ featuring the rich flavor of 100% domestically produced whole mozzarella cheese with various toppings. Using 100% Seoul Milk domestic whole mozzarella cheese, it offers the rich taste of Korean cheese, and the combination with thin pita tortillas minimizes dryness, maximizing the flavor of the abundant toppings. Additionally, the generous filling makes it perfect as a convenient meal replacement.

Shinsegae Food has launched three types of single-serving pizzas called ‘Milk & Honey Ciabatta Pizza Sandwich.’ Recognizing the high consumer demand for small-portion (single-serving) pizzas, Shinsegae Food developed these handy food items so that people can easily enjoy pizza alone without feeling burdened by large portions.

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